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Appropriate office attire

02/13/2012 By Leave a Comment

Have you ever stared into your closet and wondered, “Can I get away with wearing sequins?” Okay, maybe sequins aren’t your thing, but what really is appropriate for the office? Are panty hose a must? Is cleavage a no-no?

Simon Doonan, fashion commentator and creative ambassador for Barneys New York, has a few things to say on the subject. He recommends incorporating a color palette of greige, beige and champeige, avoiding cleavage if you’re under 60, and showing off tattoos only if the industry doesn’t frown upon it.

His basic rule of thumb: Look Like You’re Going Someplace Better Later. This way, you’re never in danger of underdressing and you’re more likely to add personal elements of expression. Not fading into the walls is a professional and personal win.

Read more at Slate.com.

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About Adriana Villavicencio

Dr. Adriana Villavicencio is the youngest child of Ecuadorian immigrants. She has moved 29 times in her life, taking her on a journey from California to Bangalore, India, and New York City, where she recently earned a Ph.D. in Education Leadership and works as a Research Associate at New York University. An avid traveler, Adriana has collected experiences in four different continents and 16 different countries. But as a former high school English teacher, some of her fondest memories are those of her brilliant and brilliantly funny students in Brooklyn and Oakland. Adriana has contributed to several publications including the Daily News and Space.com, and is a managing editor for the Journal of Equity in Education. She earned a B.A. in English and an M.A. in English Education at Columbia University, and currently serves on the board of Columbia’s Latino Alumni Association (LAACU). She enjoys scary movies with red vines, Sauvignon Blanc, and her Maltese dog, Napoleon.

To learn more about Adriana’s education consulting company, please visit www.theradicalideas.com.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the author and should not be understood to be shared by Being Latino, Inc.

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